'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet
A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October.
The alarm was raised just after 9.30am, with Torquay SES first on scene before calling in additional support from CFA’s Aireys Inlet and Anglesea brigades, as well as Fire Rescue Victoria’s specialist rope rescue team from Geelong City.
Crews battled wet and slippery conditions to reach Fünf, who was stuck around five- metres down a steep cliff face.
Incident Controller and Aireys Inlet 1st Lieutenatnt Andrew WIlson said the rescue required careful coordination.
“It was like something out of an action film,” Andrew said.
“The team worked quickly to get the ropes in place and lower rescuers down to secure the dog before the ledge gave way.”
The operation lasted around two hours, with Fünf safely retrieved just before 11.30am and returned to her relieved owner unharmed.